Geek out

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Parts of this article are based on the Jargon File, v. 4.4.7,
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geek out
Usage: vi.

See Also: geek, propeller head


geek out: vi.

To temporarily enter techno-nerd mode while in a non-hackish context, for example at parties held near computer equipment. Especially used when you need to do or say something highly technical and don't have time to explain: "Pardon me while I geek out for a moment." See geek; see also propeller head.

Sources

Source: geek out, in The Jargon File, version 4.4.7.


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